Immigration & Border Security

Trump Admin Proposal Could Bring Drastic Changes to Asylum Process

Employment authorizations would be paused until processing times for asylum applications reach 180 days or lower, according to the proposal.
Trump Admin Proposal Could Bring Drastic Changes to Asylum Process
Asylum seekers queue at the entrance of Mexico's Refugee Help Commission and UNHCR offices in Tijuana, Baja California state, in Mexico, on Jan. 24, 2025. Guillermo Arias/AFP via Getty Images
Troy Myers
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing an “overhaul” of the asylum process, according to a Friday announcement.

The proposed 220-page rule aims to reduce the number of immigrants filing fraudulent claims to gain work authorizations to better focus on security checks while cutting back processing times and backlog, according to a news release. The proposal is likely to face legal challenges.

Troy Myers
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Troy Myers is a regional reporter based in St. Augustine, Florida. His background includes breaking, criminal justice, and investigative writing for local news, producing on a national morning newscast in Washington, D.C., and working with an award-winning, weekly investigative news program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog at the beach.